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  1. ianmdrennan
    Why did you buy a canopy (especially because of your injuries) without knowing how it flys and opens?? Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    It's quite possible I suppose, but I currently have a 32" zp (yes that's 32" zp) and besides a high snatch force I find NO difference in the speed of the openings compared to when I was using the 22". If you're wondering why I switched back to the original, the 22" sucked for hop n pops cause the bridal was a little too short. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I am so freaking excited you have no idea Dave Swoopy swoopy Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    1:17:1 17 Jumps (most training) good time fellas!! 1 case of beer owed for swooping between the hanger and fuel truck and not making the landing area by 5 feet *grumble* Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Cool - doesn't really make any difference to me. I was just curious. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Brian, Those of us that have just ordered the book...will we be getting the new revision? Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Phree, Not sure where you're going here with this, but at 6 ft after a 90 degree turn on a katana, there's no time for a flat turn/flare turn. All controls appeared normal until final. Not really sure what he could have done here other than make an attempt for rears (which would be pushing it that low) and/or brace as best as possible. Am I missing something? Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Great...torture me with interesting information while I wait for your book to arrive Looks like it's going to be a very interesting read, indeed. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    90 main - pdr 113 Doing it again, I'd probably take a larger reserve, once size up MAYBE 2. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    SWEET! See you then! Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Yep, you read it right. If the plane was loading in the middle of the damn landing area I could understand it, but it was in an AIRCRAFT area, where ONLY D license holders were allowed to land near (right on the edge of the landing area). Unfortunately the spectator area is near the D license area....you know the rest. And for the record I was in the co-pilots seat when this all went down so this isn't 2rd hand info. Also for the record she didn't actually fly into the prop, she stopped just short (thanks to Darren's brave effort), but her canopy still fell forward into the spinning blade, causing her to do (reportedly I wasn't counting) 2 revs around the prop before it stopped. Not that I know of. Regardless it costs everyone money to defend themselves or get lawyers even if it doesn't go to court. Not to mention it was a nail in the coffin of the DZ No comment Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I will wish you happy birthday, hope you have many more. I won't however fight over you Stay safe, have a good day. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    That really pisses me off (both the accident and the reporter). Her name was Susan Costa. She FLEW INTO THE PROP because she tried to land in the D license area NEAR HER FAMILY (she had 14 jumps) which is near the hot loading spot (hence the D restriction). The conditions for the day were light and variable, with no effort she could have made a correction and been out of harms way. Instead the Dropzone, State Airport, DZO and plane owners get sued. Where's the justice in that??? To top it off rumor has it "She want's to skydive again". Some people. Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Wow...now that's something to be proud of Time to get that chip off your shoulder Val and live your own life. It sickens me that people can cheat on one other, and it how spiteful you're being about this. If your actions would be any different if it was a "friend" then you're just as bad as they are. Just in a different way. Being purposefully mean to people has a way of backfiring. Everyone always gets what they deserve in one way or another. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Don't say it like it's a bad thing Schimmilator! See you sat. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Hey Chris, Yes I believe we'll all be doing hop n pops, but Hans or FreeFlyPimp are better equipped to give you definate answers. Hope to see you there. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    I'll agree with that for sure. Like you though, the malace part bothers me. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Hey Dee, As mentioned Harsfield is the best. I live 15 mins from the airport so picking you up wouldn't be a problem, plus it's already on the way to the dz. We can figure out all the details when I see you in Deland next week
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    Michele, In some ways yes, in some ways no. A lot of it seems to stem down to personality type, some of it because people are just plain old stubborn (and will do the opposite of what you advise because at heart they're just difficult individuals) and some of it because people get conflicting advice. I did learn that approach is the key to being successful with someone who wants to progress fast. Unfortunately not everyone responds well to the same approach. There's no easy way to go about it I suppose. Interesting, but frustrating at the same time
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    Interesting double standard. You either believe in something or you don't, how can you make exceptions on your moral beliefs just because you like someone? This isn't your war to fight or be vengeful over. Your only responsibility (if any) is to be truthful. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    heh...Aye laddy, that I am Hope your bro (and you) are doing well. Stay safe. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Whether you like them or not your standpoint should be the same. Anything else is hypocritical. Not an easy situation to be in though. Generally I try and stay out of other peoples personal business but I will not lie for anyone either so if I knew and the partner asked...I'd tell them the truth. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Don't look up when deploying Dork. Stop slapping yourself about the face in freefall. That's my job. 3 weeks and counting till I come tear up the skies with your sorry ass again Sorry about the camera, but maybe that's gods way of saying you're a shitty tandem videographer and should skydive with your friends more See you soon buddy. Blue ones, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Hmm Jen...that quote sounds strangely familiar Performance Designs Factory Team
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    Ditto - Tues and Wed next week. Blue ones. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team